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3 -Within the Windows Update Management settings, you can subsequently make changes to settings already set for [[products>>doc:||anchor="HProducts"]] and [[classifications>>doc:||anchor="HClassifications"]], as well as customize the automatic decline of updates and configure the [[testing and release processes>>doc:||anchor="HTestandRelease"]]. This makes it possible to remove or add further products and classifications at a later date, as well as to take language adjustments into account. If your selection of hardware manufacturers is expanded, you can also include additional third-party providers at a later stage and select them via the settings and include them in the meta and setup data download.
3 +Within the Windows Update Management settings, you can subsequently make changes to settings already set for [[products>>doc:||anchor="HProducts"]] and [[classifications>>doc:||anchor="HClassifications"]] and configure the [[testing and release processes>>doc:||anchor="HTestandRelease"]]. This makes it possible to remove or add further products and classifications at a later date, as well as to take language adjustments into account. If your selection of hardware manufacturers is expanded, you can also include additional third-party providers at a later stage and select them via the settings and include them in the meta and setup data download.
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5 -The settings were stored in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] for Windows Update Management during the initial setup.
5 +The settings were stored in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] for Windows Update Management during the initial setup.
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7 -Navigate to the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management//) or alternatively open them via the plugin by clicking [[image:1733143232645-826.png||height="17" width="18"]]//Open //in the ribbon bar.
7 +Navigate to the [[settings>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Einstellungen.Windows Update Management.WebHome]] (//System// > //Settings //> //Windows Update Management//) or alternatively open them via the plugin by clicking [[image:1733143232645-826.png||height="17" width="18"]]//Open //in the ribbon bar.
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9 9  = Products =
10 10  
11 -The settings you have already made in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] are listed under Products. This allows you to adjust the configurations retrospectively and adapt them to updated conditions in your working environment. The listed products include:
11 +The settings you have already made in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] are listed under Products. This allows you to adjust the configurations retrospectively and adapt them to updated conditions in your working environment. The listed products include:
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13 -* [[Products>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HProducts"]]
14 -* [[Classifications>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]]
15 -* [[Languages>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HLanguages"]] (as well as Microsoft 365 app languages and additional correction tools)
13 +* [[Products>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HProducts"]]
14 +* [[Classifications>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HClassifications"]]
15 +* [[Languages>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HLanguages"]] (as well as Microsoft 365 app languages and additional correction tools)
16 16  
17 17  [[Settings for products, classifications and languages>>image:68_CAWUM_Einstellungen_Produkte_1658.png]]
18 18  
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22 22  
23 23  == Update download options ==
24 24  
25 -Windows Update Management downloads the available updates to your [[File Repository>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] in the background. The download is divided into two parts, with the metadata being downloaded via a separate job. These download options mainly concern how the setup files are downloaded. You can use the button to select the download type for the installation files:
25 +Windows Update Management downloads the available updates to your [[File Repository>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] in the background. The download is divided into two parts, with the metadata being downloaded via a separate job. These download options mainly concern how the setup files are downloaded. You can use the button to select the download type for the installation files:
26 26  
27 27  |**Download type**|**Description**|
28 28  |**On Demand – only download if at least one Client needs the Update**|This is the default setting, which is also recommended.
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37 37  {{/aagon.warnungsbox}}
38 38  )))| [[image:67_CAWUM_Option immer herunterladen_578.png||height="75" width="545"]]
39 39  
40 -If your file repository cannot provide the required storage space, we recommend that you [[move the ACMP Server to a file repository>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HACMPServerRepositorymithilfeeinesToolsauslagern"]].
40 +If your file repository cannot provide the required storage space, we recommend that you [[move the ACMP Server to a file repository>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HACMPServerRepositorymithilfeeinesToolsauslagern"]].
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42 42  {{aagon.infobox}}
43 43  Please note the free storage space on your distributed file repositories.
44 -If you activate the Windows Updates content type, the setup files will be copied to the [[distributed file repositories>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] depending on the [[sync profile>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSync-Profile"]].
44 +If you activate the Windows Updates content type, the setup files will be copied to the [[distributed file repositories>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome]] depending on the [[sync profile>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.System.Verteilte File Repositories.WebHome||anchor="HSync-Profile"]].
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46 46  
47 47  With the checkbox //Only download updates newer than//, you can specify a specific date for the downloads. To do this, activate the checkbox and select a date that sets the time limit.
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80 80  Be careful with the number of selected products and classifications for updates, as this can result in high storage space requirements and is equivalent to the option// Always – download all updates//.
81 81  {{/aagon.warnungsbox}}
82 82  
83 +== Automatic declination of Windows Updates ==
84 +
85 +This setting allows you to specify the number of days that must pass before an update that is no longer needed is automatically rejected. You defined the number entered here during the initial configuration in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome||anchor="HAutomatischesBereinigenvonWindowsUpdates"]]. If you no longer wish to use this automatic function, uncheck the //Automatically reject updates// checkbox.
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87 +{{aagon.infobox}}
88 +Checking this option helps ACMP to start cleaning itself after the time you have specified. Outdated updates, patches, etc. are automatically sorted out by this option. If you have implemented a functioning update process, you can leave the option deactivated.
89 +{{/aagon.infobox}}
90 +
83 83  == Automatically accept Update EULAs ==
84 84  
85 85  You can use this checkbox to automatically accept any update changes to the EULAs. The EULAs will then be automatically accepted as unread without you having to read the amended terms of use.
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102 102  Tick the appropriate option as required. To save your changes, click [[image:1733143922810-452.png||height="18" width="18"]]// Save//.
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104 104  
105 -[[Windows Update Management settings>>image:69_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png||alt="67_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png"]]
113 +[[Windows Update Management settings>>image:67_CAWUM Einstellungen_Optionen2_1070.png]]
106 106  
107 -= Automatic declination of Updates =
108 -
109 -This setting allows you to create a filter that automatically denies updates based on the applicable criteria. The declined updates that fall under the filter are then deleted from the hard drive by the clean-up job. By default, the ‘Last used on’ field is suggested when the filter is opened for the first time, as this corresponded to the behaviour up to ACMP version 6.9: All updates that are recognised as no longer needed after the defined number of days are automatically denied and removed by the server task. 
110 -An update is considered no longer needed if, for example, it has not been requested by clients within the configured period (filter option: Last used on) or if certain types of updates are generally irrelevant (preview updates from a specific third-party provider, etc.). With the help of the filter, you can define the automatic decline of Windows Updates and individually determine what should and should not be declined according to your criteria.
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112 -{{aagon.infobox}}
113 -The “Last used on” field helps you to ensure that ACMP automatically starts cleaning up after the time you have specified, based on this fulfilled criterion and any continuing filter options. Outdated updates, patches, etc. are automatically sorted out using this option. If you have implemented a functioning update process, you can leave this option disabled.
114 -{{/aagon.infobox}}
115 -
116 -To use the filter, you must first tick the box under //Automatic reject updates//. Then click on the button [[image:1765269883037-206.png]]//Filter for automatic reject updates//. A new wizard will open, in which you can now configure an individual filter according to which updates should be rejected in future. Helpful tips and explanations for the various filter options can be found [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.WebHome]].
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118 -[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM_FIlter Konfiguration für das automatische Verweigern_965.png]]
119 -
120 -== Examples of filter configurations to decline updates ==
121 -
122 -The following examples illustrate some filter configurations that are designed to automatically deny these updates. Please note that the level at which you are located or set the filter option is crucial. This can significantly determine whether an update should be explicitly declined if one or more conditions apply.
123 -
124 -{{box}}
125 -**Tip**: For information on how to create a filter and the different filter modes and basic elements available for each filter, see [[//Working with filter types//>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Client-Management.Container.Container verwalten.Arbeiten mit den Filtertypen.WebHome]].
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127 -
128 -Examples:
129 -
130 -* "Decline all updates that contain the string %ARM64% in their name"
131 -
132 -* "All updates that have been revoked by Microsoft (expiry status IN Revoked)"
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134 -* "All updates that have not been used for more than 180 days."
135 -
136 -In this configuration, updates that have a name similar to %ARM64%, have a status of "Revoked" or were last reported as needed more than 180 days ago (filter: Last used "not in the last x days") are automatically declined (condition: OR).
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138 -[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 1.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
139 -
140 -**Example: "Decline Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates that have not been needed for more than X days"**
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142 -Since Defender updates tend to be short-lived, you may want to deny them a little faster so that they do not take up unnecessary hard drive space. This can be achieved as follows, for example: Updates with the update product name "Microsoft Defender Antivirus" (filter: In) and the field "Last used on" (filter value: not in the last) in 14 days are automatically rejected.
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144 -[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 2.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
145 -
146 -**Example: "Decline Microsoft Edge updates that are in the Beta or Dev channel"**
147 -
148 -In this configuration, two filter options are combined: Only updates that have the product name "Microsoft Edge" (filter: In) __AND__ the designation %Microsoft Edge Beta Channel% (filter: similar) OR %Microsoft Edge Dev Channel% are automatically declined. This combination therefore declines all updates that are assigned to the beta or dev channel. The wildcards allow any number of characters to be taken into account.
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150 -[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 3.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
151 -
152 -**Example: "Reject Windows 11 22H2 updates"**
153 -
154 -Updates with the update product name "Windows 11" (filter: In) __and__ a designation (filter: similar) of "22H2%" are automatically rejected. The percent signs represent a wildcard. This means that similar-sounding version updates of Windows 11 are also denied with this filter configuration.
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156 -[[image:69_CAWUM Filter 4.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]]
157 -
158 -**Combination of all filter options**
159 -
160 -You can also create a more complex filter combination within the filter by establishing a connection between the individual filter operators. However, please note that the top operator also applies to the conditions below and that there is an AND/OR correlation between the individual filters. The following illustration shows how to use the above.
161 -
162 -[[Filter combination>>image:69_CAWUM Automatisches Verweigern Updates Beispiele_1732.png]]
163 -
164 -The advanced filter allows you to focus on specific environments and provide exactly the updates that meet your criteria.
165 -
166 -In this example, we want to create a collection for a Windows 11 upgrade, so we select only the product //Windows 11// in the upper section and only //Upgrades// under Classifications. The filter mode selected here is ‘Standard filter’.
167 -
168 -Continue your work by displaying a preview on the second page of which Windows Updates will be automatically denied by the filter. Exit the configurations and click //Done//. Save your changes in the ribbon bar and save them.
169 -
170 -[[Filter for automatic decline of updates >>image:69_CAWUM Automatische Verweigerung von Windows Updates Einstellungen_993.png]]
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172 -
173 173  = Third Party Catalogues =
174 174  
175 175  Third party catalogues can also be used to obtain updates from providers other than Microsoft.
176 -These currently include updates from //HP//, //Lenovo //and //Dell//. Read more about third party catalogues [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Drittanbieterkataloge.WebHome]].
118 +These currently include updates from //HP//, //Lenovo //and //Dell//. Read more about third party catalogues [[here>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Drittanbieterkataloge.WebHome]].
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178 178  = Test and Release =
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180 180  An important part of Windows Update Management is the automated distribution of selected updates. To do this, you need to define the test and release process that will be used for distribution. Here, you can assign the appropriate classifications to each product that is to be included, based on your own process. You can then define the transitions to the various test rings and the retention period that an update should adhere to. The latter option allows you to determine how quickly published updates and upgrades can be used and installed in your company.
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182 182  {{box}}
183 -**Tip: **Read the excurses //[[How are products and classifications related in ACMP?>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wie hängen Produkte und Klassifizierungen in ACMP zusammen?.WebHome]]// to find out how the two areas influence each other.
125 +**Tip: **Read the excurses //[[How are products and classifications related in ACMP?>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Wie hängen Produkte und Klassifizierungen in ACMP zusammen?.WebHome]]// to find out how the two areas influence each other.
184 184  {{/box}}
185 185  
186 186  With the delivery of ACMP, a default test and release process is defined, whereby updates are released directly.
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209 209  Then click //Next >// to define the content of this testing and release process. On the next page, the selectable products and classifications are divided into two areas.
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211 211  {{aagon.infobox}}
212 -Please note that you can **ONLY **select products that you have checked in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or later in the [[settings>>doc:]]. If you notice that essential entries are missing here, you must cancel the wizard and add them before you can continue.
154 +Please note that you can **ONLY **select products that you have checked in the [[First Steps Wizard>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.First Step Wizard des Windows Update Managements.WebHome]] or later in the [[settings>>doc:]]. If you notice that essential entries are missing here, you must cancel the wizard and add them before you can continue.
213 213  {{/aagon.infobox}}
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215 215  {{box}}
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216 216  **Tip:** As already mentioned, it is advisable to create a separate testing and release process for each product/product group. Do not mix different products if different classifications involve different processes. It is better to create a separate process for each product with the respective classification so that you can determine the degree of distribution more individually.
217 217  {{/box}}
218 218  
219 -In this example, the release process for the product //Office// > //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC// is to be determined. Therefore, tick this entry and select the classifications that are to be covered by it. If necessary, read [[here>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HKlassifizierungen"]] again to find out what type of update covers what. All types of "Updates" should be taken into account here (//critical//, //definition//, //security updates//, //update rollups// and //updates//). Click //Next >// again after you have activated all relevant checkboxes.
161 +In this example, the release process for the product //Office// > //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC// is to be determined. Therefore, tick this entry and select the classifications that are to be covered by it. If necessary, read [[here>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten im Windows Update Management.WebHome||anchor="HKlassifizierungen"]] again to find out what type of update covers what. All types of "Updates" should be taken into account here (//critical//, //definition//, //security updates//, //update rollups// and //updates//). Click //Next >// again after you have activated all relevant checkboxes.
220 220  
221 221  [[Define content for testing and release>>image:67_Einstellungen_Inhalte für Test und Freigabe_966.png]]
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272 272  All updates released by Microsoft for the product //Microsoft 365 Apps/Office 2019/Office LTSC //with the classifications //Critical//, //Definition//, //Security Updates//, //Update Rollups// and //Updates// would first be placed in Test Ring 1 after you downloaded them. They would remain there for seven days until they were transferred to Test Ring 2 and finally released after another seven days.
273 273  
274 274  {{aagon.infobox}}
275 -Microsoft has a fixed update cycle according to which new releases are made available. Read the section „[[Update cycle: How does the update from Microsoft get to the ACMP Client?>>doc:ACMP.69.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Update Zyklus\: Wie kommt das Update von Microsoft auf den ACMP Client?.WebHome]]“ to find out which steps are taken in each case and how the testing and release processes affect this.
217 +Microsoft has a fixed update cycle according to which new releases are made available. Read the section „[[Update cycle: How does the update from Microsoft get to the ACMP Client?>>doc:ACMP.68.ACMP-Solutions.Patch Management.Windows Update Management.Exkurse und FAQ.Exkurs\: Update Zyklus\: Wie kommt das Update von Microsoft auf den ACMP Client?.WebHome]]“ to find out which steps are taken in each case and how the testing and release processes affect this.
276 276  {{/aagon.infobox}}
277 277  
278 278  == Changing the priorities of test and release processes ==
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